How can I get rid of my insect phobia? Help!

bugs - roaches!
Philippines
December 14, 2006 7:53am CST
Hello guys,I'm a 6'2" guy from the Philippines and I want to know how to get rid of my phobia: insects! People laugh at me whenever they find this weakness that I have. In our country, I'm already considered tall and being scared to a tiny insect (especially cockroaches!) is really hilarious. I mean come on, with my size, what would an insect do right? But the thing is, I really don't like them, even looking at them from a distance. It really gives me the creeps! Looking at those critters with their hairy legs and the hissing sounds kills me!!!One time at school (college), when we were having a class with the college dean, I suddenly jumped out of my seat because a cockroach suddenly appeared at the floor where my feet were. I got out of my chair immediately and jumped out to the isle and the chairs were disarranged with a loud noise and all of the people around were surprised of what happened. Then the dean said "Mr. Elijah, what's wrong with you?" then I replied, "There was a cockroach.. Ma'am." And my classmates went bananas laughing around banging the desks and stomping the floor. I was really embarrassed especially being the tallest guy in our class. After the class, some of them still teases me of what happened. I don't get pissed off with this but I sure do get embarrassed. It was really humiliating. Do you guys have any suggestions for me? What about you, do you have any experiences like mine? Tell me please..
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